Though you may want to paint some of your walls, we recommend that you try wallpaper as it is a great substitute to paint and leaves a great look. It really does save a lot of time to put wallpaper up especially if you have done it before. Begin your searching for the perfect wallpaper with a hobby or craft store, and try not to be too overwhelmed as there are thousands of choices out there. Because you are looking to cover a relatively small area, you should look at getting 1 or 2 square feet at a time. Don’t forget, because you are looking for such a small portion you can even print your own wallpaper design. If you have a computer and a semi decent printer simply make a style that you are comfortable and print out a couple sheets. Scrap booker’s will have all the necessary materials for you as well, so if you know anyone or if you are a scrap booker yourself look at your collection of paper and I am sure that something will work. Remember, you learn by doing, so start with something simple and create something amazing.

Floor Plan Design and Preparation

Plan your dollhouse design, and expect to follow that plan. A plan of action is crucial because it will keep you on a track leading to success. With miniature design a plan of action will consist of a floor plan and budget. A floor plan will consist of measurements, color, furniture pieces, and a good rough outline of the room. There are many room designs both online and off. Take a note book and jot down things that you would like to add, modify, or change with your plan. Compare your notes to your current plan and change it if necessary. Now budget those items that you are interested in and try hard not to go over it. Unfortunately for hobbyists miniatures can get a little expensive. And if you can’t buy the furniture piece yet, save up until you can.

Flooring, Changing the Base of your House

Flooring is a very interesting topic because no one really thinks to change it, and yet those that do always turn out more amazing than before. Undoubtedly Flooring is the foundation of your dollhouse, and as such is the foundation for all of your design choices. It will also add that subtle touch that really upgrades your dollhouse. Carpet, linoleum, tile, stone, and hard wood are the most popular choices in flooring options. Carpet is a really fun choice, because it makes the kit seem like a miniature version of your house. Linoleum and tile are basically the same for your kit in application, they are simply different designs. Stone and hard wood choices are really available for those die hard hobbyist that want a very realistic house, but hey when you want quality there is no better option.

Miniature Decisions: How Many Pieces of Furniture

One of the miniature furniture decisions that you will have to make is answering this question: How many miniatures can I have in one room?The answer depends on the theme or message that you are trying to send, and also on the size of the room. First of all you are not going to want to cram any room with furniture, it is wasteful and distasteful. But secondly if you cram the room with furniture you are missing out on some simple space designing techniques. You see sometimes it is not about what is in the room but what is not. If you notice a space balanced room your eye is more relaxed as it doesn’t have to weed out the mess. However, this doesn’t mean that you should go to far the other way and place a single chair in an entire room. As there are many answers to one puzzle this is just another scenario where you need to play around with it until you have a knack for it.

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